In this episode, I talk about how great employee experience is the catalyst for great customer experience.

- Focus on your leadership behaviors and the traits you model

- Ensure robust communication, including preshift huddles

- Take the time to get to know your team beyond the daily work

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode we talk about delivering personalized experiences that feel "just for them" to your clients, customers, guests, and consumers.

• Loyalty apps are re-evaluating the amount of engagement needed from guests to earn milestones and freebies
• Brands like Netflix, Starbucks, Ritz Carlton, and Amazon find ways to personalize service each day
• Create customer avatars or personae to understand your customer base and what matters to them
• Train your team to recognize the various customer types and take action to serve them in a personalized and friendly ways

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

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In this episode, we welcome Barbara Boden and Ann McNally into the studio to talk about data, insights, vendor relationships, and moving from insights to action. They have also created a new tool called Criterion, which is a membership driven platform to find information on questions leaders have about their business and specific topics.

- The best organizations use data to make decisions and prioritize resources.

- Work with your contract partners to connect your cultures in a meaningful way.

- Just getting the data isn't enough - share the information widely to harness the brainpower of your organization.

- Don't let data rot in a desk drawer, you must take action on what you learn to improve your business.

- In times of uncertainty, data keeps the focus where it matters most.

Links From The Show:

https://www.4xi360.com/criterion

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It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/

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In this episode, I we welcome Janyelle Milton, founder of J Marie Premium Sneakers, into the studio.

1. Keep the customer lines of communication open
2. Focus on building relationships with your customers and clients
3. Keep an insane focus on quality and craftsmanship - and stick with your vision

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Check Out Janyelle's Information: https://www.jmariepremiumsneakers.com/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I discuss the future of chat most notably the new ChatGPT conversational language model.

- ChatGPT is extremely user friendly and easy to use

- Great AI allows employees to focus on higher value tasks

- AI and chatbots are a part of a holistic omnichannel experience where everything fits together neatly.

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/

Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

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Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I welcome Brandi Olson into the studio. We talk about experience, work, and her latest book Real Flow.

- How to work hard, with ease - the idea of flow

- How to do less, but with intention

- Well being and high performance are critical to success

It's time for the great service comeback!

Learn more about Brandi at: https://realworkdone.com/

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson

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In this episode, I talk about the key employee experience trends for 2023. If you want to recruit, retain, and develop a world class team follow these key moves:

- Ensure you are competitive with wage relative to your market

- Ensure flexibility however you can with hours, schedule, and remote work

- Communicate with intentionality and transparency

- Focus on developing your team every day, even if for just a few minutes

Learn more here: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/post/why-celebrate-your-team

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/

Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I talk about the trends you need to prioritize going into 2023 when it comes to Customer Experience (CX).

- Prioritize your Employee Experience (EX)

- You will need to demonstrate ROI for your Customer Experience (CX) efforts

- Your customers demand even more personalized experiences

- Digital Experiences (DX) will matter more than ever before

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/

Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, I talk about the classic tale A Christmas Carol and how you can apply the lessons of christmas past, present, and future to improve your overall customer experience and grow your business.

- What can you learn from your customers and their commentary?

- Where are you now and what matters most going into the future (to your customers and employees)?

- What does the future look like based on the lessons you've learned and the feedback you've received from your guests and your team?

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/

Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com

In this episode, we welcome Gustavo Razzetti into the studio to discuss creating a Fearless Culture where people can do the best work of their lives. Great work leads to happier people, both employees and customers.

- Great CX is about understanding the right amount of "touch" to give - not too much and not too little

- Culture is about behaviors and leaders must model those behaviors

- Flexibility is key to employee satisfaction and creating a great workplace environment

Learn more about Gustavo at https://www.fearlessculture.design/

It's time for the great service comeback!

Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants. He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement. Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.

Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker

Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools:

Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet

Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_TonyJohnson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TONYJOHNSON/

Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/

Music: http://www.bensound.com